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locus

noun

the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
L
Ends with
S
Contains
OC
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈləʊkəs

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noun

  1. the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

    “the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle”

noun

  1. the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

noun

  1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

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Example Sentences

the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle

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